The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released correspondence pertaining to the federal government reopening under a continuing resolution (CR) which extends through January 30, 2026. To continue federal funding, Congress must either pass the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026 budget or approve another CR before January 30 to continue federal funding.
U.S. Department of Education employees are reinstated through the CR, which also prohibits staff reductions through January 30.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA), through the Expenditure Reporting System (ER), continues to have access to draw funds, as well as receive and distribute grant payments to school systems.
Over the course of a federal CR, grantees and subrecipients should continue using federal education grant funds are used as intended and within compliance. Recommendations include:
- Continue implementing programs in an allowable manner.
- Ensure internal policies and procedures are documented and followed.
- Maintain data collection for reporting.
- Meet program and grant timelines.
Questions regarding the impact of the CR at a school system level can be directed to Cory Green (cory.green@tea.texas.gov) and Nick Davis (nick.davis@tea.texas.gov) in the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration.
More information can be found on TEA’s website. The full correspondence can be found here.
